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Infant/Toddler Specialized Diploma

Intended to prepare graduates for employment as an infant andtoddler assistant group or group supervisor in early care and educationsettings with infant/toddler programs. It is designed to articulateinto Lehigh Carbon Community College's Early Childhood Associate DegreeProgram and is also designed to enhance Lehigh Carbon CommunityCollege's Early Childhood/Early Intervention Associate Degree Program.

Upon successful completion of the program graduates will be able to:

  • know patterns of growth and development for children from birth to three years and theories of learning.
  • use knowledge of family culture and different family structures to work and support in the collaborative relationships.
  • plan, adapt, and implement curriculum experiences based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • plan, adapt, and implement a healthy and safe environment that supports infant and toddler growth and development.
  • know and use ethical professional behaviors and regulations to advocate for children, families, and colleagues.
Summer
Credits
ECE 125
Educ & Care of Infants & Todd *3.00
ECE 140
Observation & Recording Tech *3.00
ECE 215
Language and Literature *3.00
ECE 225
Early Childhood Prof Seminar
3.00
ECI 240
Teach Infants w/Spec Needs
3.00








15.00

*Early care and education centers with infant and toddler classrooms (30 hours per designated course) field experience and observation. Physical exam and TB test required.
This program qualifies as the PA Pathways Infant and Toddler Advanced Certificate Program.